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Sunday, January 15, 2017

A TAPESTRY OF SECRETS by SARAH LOUDIN THOMAS

I fell in love with the story from the beginning. I remember going to my grandfather's farm when I was younger. It was the best time of my life. There was always something to do whether is was gathering eggs or hanging the laundry out to dry in the gentle breeze. This story reminds of those times that I was able to spend time with my grandparents. The author does a great job of describing how important family is.

When Ella receives a call that her grandmother is in the hospital she goes home to take care of her. I enjoyed the tender relationship they shared and the respect that Ella had for her grandmother. Perla has a long road ahead of her as she tries to recover from her stroke. Inside she is battling with a secret that she has kept for many years. Can secrets tear a family apart? As Petra's daughter comes back to help with her care, will Petra find a way to tell her secret She has been keeping?

I loved the theme throughout the book about how important family is. Secrets can separate families and cause hurt that sometimes is hard to repair. I did like the way the story went back and forth in time. It gives a glimpse of Petra as a young woman who makes decisions that will have long term consequences on the family. Can past hurts be healed?

The story is beautifully written as a family learns to forgive, rely on their faith and appreciate the love of a family.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Bethany House Blogger Review Program